Methadone Clinic Jerome, ID

Valley Community Counseling

Valley Community Counseling is a methadone clinic in Jerome, ID. It is situated in Jerome County at 215 West Yakima Street, Suites 1-4, 83338 zip. Valley Community Counseling provides regular outpatient treatment, outpatient treatment and intensive outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Valley Community Counseling offers employment counseling or training, health education services and group counseling. Valley Community Counseling provides medication-assisted treatment to men and women. Valley Community Counseling also provides treatment in Spanish.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Jerome, ID:

• What is the difference between suboxone and methadone treatment in Jerome?

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Jerome is often similar to the treatment received at a methadone clinic. Both of the medication assisted treatment options work by reducing narcotic and opioid cravings for those who are addicted. A big difference between suboxone and methadone is that suboxone can be prescribed by doctors, while methadone treatment needs to be received at a clinic.

• What other services are available at methadone clinics in Jerome?

  Services such as intervention, counseling, relapse prevention, behavior therapy and other support services are commonly found in methadone clinics throughout Idaho. A methadone clinic may be part of a larger addiction treatment center, and as such, may have all of the services found in Jerome drug rehabs.

• Do I need to make an appointment before receiving methadone treatment?

  Each methadone clinic in Jerome has its own policy about what patients they will take. However, most clinics will accept both walk-ins and those who have made a previous appointment. It is usually a good idea to call ahead of time just to confirm availability.

• Is methadone treatment in Jerome always done on a residential basis?

  The short answer is no. Methadone treatment services in Jerome are available both in residential format, also known as inpatient, as well as outpatient format. Having both options allows addicted individuals to choose whether inpatient or outpatient clinical treatment will work better for their lifestyle.

• What medication assisted treatment options are available in Jerome?

  There are a total of 3 medication assisted therapies that can be received in Jerome: methadone, buprenorphine (Suboxone) and Naltrexone. All three are approved by the FDA for drug addiction treatment. Methadone is the one that is most commonly used in addiction clinics.